Research Associate and Sr. Research Associate

Location: Town of Texas
** Job Title
** Research Associate and Sr. Research Associate
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Research
** Department
* * Temple
* * Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Temple, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** About Texas A&M Agri Life
** Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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*** you
* ** can be a part of Agri Life and make a difference in the world!
** Position Information
** The Blackland Research & Extension Center in Temple, Texas is seeking a
** Research Associate
** or
** Senior Research Associate
** position depending on the candidate's qualifications. The
** Research Associate
** will aid in  the development and application of the agro-ecosystem framework in SWAT/SWAT+/HAWQS models; work effectively within a modeling group comprised of ARS, Agri Life, and other personnel; actively participate in joint research activities; effectively manage and complete assigned tasks; and assist in writing python/R programming scripts to optimize processing time, making the current decision support systems more efficient and reliable.

The
** Senior Research Associate
** level will additionally involve leading in conducting modeling workshops for clients and lead in managing clients' communication, projects, and deliverables.
*
* Required Qualifications:

** The
** Research Associate
** requires a Master's degree in Ecology, agronomy, Geology, Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related disciplines with emphasis on SWAT/SWAT+/HAWQS modeling or agro-ecosystem assessment. Or a Bachelor's degree in Ecology, agronomy, Geology, Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related disciplines with emphasis on SWAT/SWAT+/HAWQS modeling or agro-ecosystem assessment and two years of related experience.

The
** Senior Research Associate
** requires a Master's degree in Ecology, agronomy, Geology, Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related disciplines with emphasis on SWAT/SWAT+/HAWQS modeling or agro-ecosystem assessment and two years of related experience. Or a Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Agronomy, Geology, Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related disciplines with emphasis on SWAT/SWAT+/HAWQS modeling or agro-ecosystem assessment and four years of related  addition to the required education and experience both positions require the additional qualifications:
* Interdisciplinary teamwork skills with researchers across different disciplines.
* Flexibility to perform work in a team or individually with supervision.
* Good communication, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and competency.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
*
* Preferred Qualifications:

** For both positions, the ideal candidate will have:
* Knowledge of computer models for watershed assessment.
* Knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Python, Fortran, R, or others.
* Experience in remote sensing data analysis and geographic information systems.
* Experience in quantitative data analysis.
* Strong writing and communication skills.
** What You Need to Know
**** Salary:
** Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
** Position Funding:
** This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.  When you choose to
*** work
* ** for Texas A&M Agri Life, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international  addition, Texas A&M Agri Life offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
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